Venture beyond
public markets.
public markets.
Private market investments form the bedrock of many institutional and high-net-worth portfolios. Eligible investors can use private equity and venture capital to diversify, potentially reduce volatility and look for superior risk-adjusted returns.
Our due-diligence method.
Tried and tested.
Tried and tested.
As private equity purists, our investment team is reassuringly hard to please. Through our rigorous due diligence process, we scrutinise hundreds of private market funds annually. Yet, only 5% meet our exacting standards.
Drawing on 200 years of collective expertise, our team ensures investments are selected according to Moonfare's high standards for our customers to make independent investment decisions.
Drawing on 200 years of collective expertise, our team ensures investments are selected according to Moonfare's high standards for our customers to make independent investment decisions.
1
Fund managers
We look for fund managers with identifiably strong know-how and experience, who have proven that they are dependable, trustworthy stewards of long-term capital commitments, with clear competitive advantages.
2
Strategy
We assess the investment strategy in terms of clarity, consistency, effectiveness, and replicability.
3
Team structure
We invest not only in funds, but in long-term relationships with the fund managers and their teams, looking for quality, continuity, and alignment.
4
Performance
We look for consistent risk-adjusted performance throughout economic cycles as well as clear ties between return generation and the fund’s investment strategy.
Fund Approval
Only 5% of the funds make it into Moonfare.
5
Terms and conditions
Among other areas, we look for terms to be transparent and create ample alignment of interest between the fund manager and LPs.
We're in this together.
Moonfare pools commitments from individual investors in our independent Luxembourg-based feeder funds, which invest directly into the underlying target funds. This structure makes it possible to bring the minimum investments down to a level that makes sense for individual investors — and ensures your capital is safe and secure.
Capital calls and distributions.
Investing with Moonfare requires less starting capital than you may think. Usually, you put down 10-15 percent of the full commitment up front – the rest is spread out via capital calls over the fund’s lifecycle. You may also receive distributions which could further reduce your net cash outlay. What's more, Moonfare manages all the admin and cash flow for you.
Secondary market. A path to early liquidity.
As the first platform to offer a digital secondary market for private market feeder funds, Moonfare makes investing in private equity more flexible with institutional-style liquidity. We've teamed up with Lexington Partners to offer the Moonfare secondary market: it enables eligible investors to buy and sell stakes in funds before the lifecycle completes — bringing new liquidity to the asset class.
Liquidity cannot be guaranteed. Subject to demand.
Moonfare for partners.
Want to share Moonfare's potential with your clients? Then simply look to 'Powered by Moonfare': a turnkey solution for offering private equity to your clients with low minimums and seamless integration.
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Frequently asked
questions
questions
Who can invest?
Investors qualify to join Moonfare if they meet certain criteria
based on local regulations — which may include a minimum financial
instrument portfolio and sufficient prior investment experience. Due
to the nature of funds we offer, Moonfare investments are available
exclusively for: (i) Professional And Semi-Professional Investors
Pursuant To Section 1 Para. 19 No. 32 and 33 KAGB (Germany); (ii)
Professional Investors within the meaning of Annex II to Directive
2014/65/EU (EU); (iii) Certified High Net Worth Investors And
Self-Certified Sophisticated Investors pursuant to COBS 4.12.6 R and
COBS 4.12.8 R (UK); (iv) Qualified Investors Pursuant To Art. 10
Para. 3 CISA And Art. 6 CISO (Switzerland); (v) Qualified Private
Investors within the meaning of the Austrian Alternative Investment
Fund Managers Act (Austria); (vi) “Semi-professional Investors"
pursuant to sec. 5(5) of the Danish Consolidated Act no. 1047 on
Alternative Investment Fund Managers and Professional Investors
within the meaning of Annex II to Directive 2014/65/EU (Denmark);
(vii) accredited investors under Section 4A(1)(a) of the SFA
(Singapore); (viii) 'wholesale client' within the meaning of the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Australia); and (ix) Qualified
Investors & Eligible Clients (Israel).
How does the typical Moonfare investment work?
Moonfare investment vehicles pool interest in individual private equity funds. Capital calls, capital distributions and fees are all paid through the Moonfare investment vehicle. We work with industry-leading partners such as Pandomus, Deloitte, Apex Service Partners and DocuSign to ensure the process is efficient and secure.
What's the minimum commitment?
The minimum allocation for Moonfare feeder funds usually starts at €50,000 for portfolio funds (and €100,000 for feeder funds), depending on where investors are located. We now offer the Moonfare Secondary Fund with a minimum allocation of €25,000 (also dependant on jurisdiction). We leverage technology to provide lower minimums than usual, all while respecting requirements and regulations.
When is capital drawn on my commitment?
Capital call schedules are determined by the underlying fund managers. In general, we structure our investments with a 10-15 percent upfront capital call. The remaining commitment will usually be drawn over the underlying fund's investment period, typically five to six years.
What's the selection process for the funds on Moonfare?
We screen the investments on our platform using in-depth due diligence and outside-in analysis. The Moonfare FiveStar Diligence Method outlines the criteria we look for — including fund managers’ track records, team and terms. While we only focus on top-quartile investments, we cannot guarantee future performance. For a more complete breakdown of our selection criteria, please get in touch.
What is a typical fund that Moonfare offers?
We only work with top-tier funds, pre-selected for quality. We typically offer funds raising capital in excess of $1 billion, with strong past performance and a track record of creating value for investors. The managers we feature on the Moonfare platform marry deep industry networks with operational excellence — enabling them to source quality deals and deliver consistent value.
What's Moonfare's typical hold period?
Each opportunity has its own investment horizon, but a typical private equity fund investment has a maturity of 10 years.
About Moonfare
Moonfare aims to lead a new era of private equity investing by creating the opportunity for higher returns for more people. We are building the world's most engaged investor community to inspire investments that drive the world forward.
Important information
Moonfare does not make investment recommendations and no communication, through this website or in any other medium should be construed as a recommendation for any security offered on or off this investment platform. Alternative investments in private placements, and private equity investments via feeder funds in particular, are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest. Prospective investors should carefully consider the risk warnings and disclosures for the respective fund or investment vehicle set out therein. The value of an investment may go down as well as up and investors may not get back their money originally invested. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. An investment in a fund or investment vehicle is not the same as a deposit with a banking institution. Please refer to the respective fund documentation for details about potential risks, charges and expenses. Additionally, investors will typically receive illiquid and/or restricted membership interests that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns. In the most sensible investment strategy for private equity investing, private equity should only be part of your overall investment portfolio. Further, the private equity portion of your portfolio may include a balanced portfolio of different private equity funds. Investments in private equity are highly illiquid and those investors who cannot hold an investment for the long term (at least 10 years) should not invest.
In the United States, securities products and services are offered through Moonfare Securities USA, LLC (“Moonfare Securities”). Moonfare Securities is a registered broker-dealer (brokercheck.finra.org) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (www.finra.org) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (www.sipc.org).
- 1 Minimum investment may vary by country and local regulation.
- 2 Source: McKinsey "Private Markets Annual Review 2022"
- 3 Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.